Alumni Board of Directors
 Vernon Avant Executive Business Consultant HCMKC Olathe, KS (913) 908-4667 |
 Debora Blume B.A., Broadcast Journalism, 1994 Senior Implementation and Communications Professional West Des Moines, IA Favorite UNI Memory: Living in Campbell Hall/MASH House and meeting so many people who are still my friends today. |
 Drew Conrad M.P.P., Public Policy, 1993 Economic Development/Senior Program Manager, Institute for Decision Making, University of Northern Iowa Waterloo, IA Favorite UNI Memory: The people! The students, faculty and staff cared and were proud to be at UNI! They truly made it a unique place for me and my graduate education. |
 Courtney Chabot Dreyer B.A., Public Relations, 1994 Senior Counsel, Corteva Agriscience Newton, IA |
 Daniel Fick B.A., Biology, 1985 Physician, University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine Coralville, IA (319) 354-8298 Favorite UNI Memory: My wife and I were athletes for UNI in the 80's. I ran track and cross country and Deb was a swimmer. We have had the pleasure of watching our daughter and son compete for the Panthers on the track and cross country teams. We greatly enjoy yelling "Go Panthers!" at the meets. |
 Jerry Glazier B.A., Psychology, 1977 Former Telecom Executive - Consultant in Corporate/Community Relations and Human Resources Kansas City, MO (816) 210-0960 Favorite UNI Memory: The many life-long friends I have made and still to this day stay in regular contact with. |
 Ben Hammes B.A., Political Communication, 2008 Director of Public Affairs, Master Builders of Iowa Clive, IA |
 Jerry Harris Chief Operations Officer Western Home Communities Cedar Falls, IA (319) 230-7688 |
 Montana Hart Social Science Secondary Education student Student Representative Kalona, IA |
 Michele (Livingston) Haupt B.A., Social Science Education, 1983 Section 8 Advantage Coach, Sioux City Housing Authority Sioux City, IA Favorite UNI Memory: My favorite memories are all the people—friends especially, but also the professors. I also loved the Christmas songs from the campanile. |
 Jeffrey Hoppenworth B.A., English, 1973 Waukesha, WI (414) 719-4127 |
 Steven Jackson M.B.A., Business Administration, 1996 HRIS Sr. Analyst, Centura Health Littleton, CO Favorite UNI Memory: 2010 Panther victory over top-seeded Kansas in the NCAA Tournament. |
 Jason Lau, Ph.D. B.A., Leisure Services, 1999; M.A., Leisure, Youth & Human Services Administration, 2002 Executive Director, School of Extended and International Education, Sonoma State University San Rafael, CA Favorite UNI Memory: I had a great experience participating in the Camp Adventure Child & Youth Services program serving military families worldwide. |
 Kevin Mote B.A., Finance, 1987 VP Trust Officer/Property Manager, MidWestOne Bank Mt. Vernon, IA (319) 356-5963 Favorite UNI Memory: Love the fact that it is a hybrid school—smaller than U of I or ISU but similar to Cornell or Coe College (smaller classes, small campus, etc.) Plus, it’s mostly Iowa kids who stay in Iowa. |
 Joe Murphy B.A., Economics, 2006 Senior Vice President Government Relations, Greater Des Moines Partnership West Des Moines, IA |
 Connie (Sander) Peters B.A., Elementary Education, 1973; Library Media Certification, 1986 Retired Educator Cedar Falls, IA (319) 240-1160 Favorite UNI Memory: Being an Orchesis member from '69-'71. |
 Beth (McKee) Primrose B.A., Education, 1966 Retired Elementary Teacher, Cedar Falls Community Schools Cedar Falls Favorite UNI Memories: The Campanile and Prexy's Pond! |
 Allison (Cink) Rickels B.A., Public Relations, 2001 Executive Director/CEO, The FarmHouse Foundation Kansas City, MO (816) 507-0040 Favorite UNI memory: My favorite UNI memories all start with joining Alpha Phi sorority as a first-semester freshman. Alpha Phi was my launching pad to get involved at UNI, gave me the best friends I could have ever had in college, enabled me to be a leader, helped me meet so many terrific people, gave me a sense of belonging to something bigger than myself and truly made UNI feel like home. For example, as a first-semester freshman, I volunteered to help with a service project for an organization within my major and I was turned down – they said they had enough people. At the same time, I raised my hand to volunteer in a leadership role with my Alpha Phi chapter and I was elected. I was elated. Both were eye-opening and humbling, influential experiences for me. While I was told “no” by one group, I was given a chance by my sorority to get involved. Alpha Phi empowered me - gave me the confidence, opportunities and leadership skills I needed, and I never looked back. I caught the bug and volunteered as much as I could at UNI. In turn, when I graduated, I was a named a Lux Award Recipient, UNI’s highest honor given to 5 undergraduates each year for their service to the university and community. This honor is one I am most proud of, not because of what I did, but because of my Alpha Phi sisters. They afforded me this incredible honor – they inspired, challenged, empowered and believed in me, especially when I was that first-semester freshman raising my hand. Alpha Phi gave me a chance and thousands of unforgettable memories. |
 Jake Rudy B.A., Political Science and Sociology, 2011 Academic Advisor, University of Minnesota Minneapolis, MN Favorite UNI Memory: The visit by His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama. I was a member of the Summer Orientation Staff that summer, and we were asked to help staff the event, which drew people from across the country to Cedar Falls. The event was a sight to see, and his message of inclusion and humility really resonated with me. |
 Kevin Saville B.A., Accounting, 1987 Corporate Counsel, Frontier Communications Minnetrista, MN (612) 839-0909 |
 Catherine (Kruger) Smith B.A., M.A. Retired from AIB College of Business West Des Moines, IA (515) 669-7215 Favorite UNI Memory: Walking around campus on spring evenings—so peaceful. |
 Coree Smith B.A., History, 1998 Partner, Corporate and Real Estate Practice Groups, Kirkland & Ellis LLP Chicago, IL Favorite UNI Memory: Performing at UNI football games as a member of the UNI Dance Team! |
 Therese Stevens B.A., Public Relations, 2012 COO, BraceAbility Cedar Falls, IA |
 Megan L. Stull M.A.E., Postsecondary Education: Student Affairs, 2008 Assistant to the President, Clarke University Dubuque, IA (319) 430-6681 Favorite UNI Memory: I had an outstanding graduate education experience at UNI! I met amazing people and was fortunate to be part of a cohort who became close friends. Many of my best friends are those I met at UNI. I also had the opportunity to work with a lot of great UNI people through my practicum experiences in Admissions, Academic Advising, Athletic Advising and Alumni Relations. I also loved that UNI was close to home – being able to attend UNI events with my parents was really special. |
 Dustin Toale B.A., Real Estate & Finance, 2016 Real Estate Broker, Compass Real Estate Chicago, IL (319) 327-0001 Favorite UNI Memory: Over the course of my four years at UNI, I had the opportunity to represent the University as both TC and TK. While attending weddings, sporting events, meet-and-greets and so much more, I saw the University from a very unique perspective. I will forever remember all the blood, sweat and more sweat that went into my experiences and how I was able to do my part in giving back to UNI. #AwwTC |